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A review by americattt
Penance by Eliza Clark
dark
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.25
“Even short lives are complex and rich. Even dead children are full of contradictions and flaws and mysteries that will never be fully understood or solved. Even a writer as well versed in this genre as I could never create a perfect photograph of my subject. I could create a beautiful, accurate sketch of Joni, but a sketch from a skilled artist is still a sketch.”
Graphic: Torture, Bullying, Fire/Fire injury, Kidnapping, and Murder
Moderate: Sexual assault
Minor: Classism and Racism